Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Conditions caused by poorly formed or dysfunctional blood cells.
Antibody
A protein made by the immune system to fight infection.
Hemolysis
The breakdown of red blood cells.
Iron-Deficiency Anemia
Anemia caused by a lack of iron in the body.
Blood Transfusion
The process of transferring blood or blood products into one’s circulation intravenously.
Hemorrhage
Excessive or uncontrolled bleeding.
Prothrombin Time (PT)
A test that measures how long it takes blood to clot.
Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT)
A blood test that looks at how long it takes for blood to clot.
Bone Marrow Aspiration
A procedure in which a sample of liquid bone marrow is removed and tested.
Bone Marrow Biopsy
A procedure in which a small core sample of spongy bone marrow is removed and examined under a microscope.
